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Tutoring Defined

What is peer tutoring?

At Dickinson State,peer tutoringrefers to instructional, educational sessions with a fellow student. Trained peer tutors with subject area expertise provide one-on-one informal academic support to other DSU students.If you’re struggling with one class in particular, talk with a peer tutor.

Tutoring Center Offerings

What courses or subjects do you tutor?

The list below will give you an idea of the courses and subjects we tutor and some of the other services we offer.

Accounting 200-201, Spreadsheets (BOTE 247)

Biology 111, 150-151, 211-212

Chemistry 115, 121-122, 341-342

Computer Science 101, 120, 160

Education courses

ELL & ELL Writing

Literature courses

Mathematics (ASC 091, 092, 093; MATH 103, 110, 146, 165, 305)

Nursing (APA formatting and research writing)

Psychology 111+

Writing (ASC 087, 110, 120 and other courses)

Study skills, time management, and more

Please contact us if you need tutoring in a course that is not listed.

Tutoring Appointments

Do I need to make an appointment?

Appointments are not required. However, there is no guarantee a tutor or mentor will be available unless you make an appointment.

How do I make an appointment?

To make an appointment, you can stop by the Tutoring Center in May Hall, Room 204 or contact us.

You can also use our scheduling software,Accudemia, to make an appointment.

How long does a tutoring or mentoring session last?

Generally, students can choose either a 25 or 50 minute session. If you need more time, you can make additional appointments. If you wish, you can even set up regular weekly appointments. Contact us for help with scheduling.

Are sessions one-on-one or in groups?

We specialize in one-on-one tutoring. However, for some courses, group tutoring can be beneficial. Contact us if you’re interested in participating in a group tutoring session.

Where do sessions take place?

All sessions take place in the Tutoring Center in May Hall, Room 204.

How much does a sessions cost?

Tutoring services are included in your tuition fees, so there is no additional cost.

What if I can’t make it to an appointment?

If you can’t make it to an appointment, please cancel it as soon as possible using theAccudemiasoftware. If you need assistance, please contact us or stop by the Tutoring Center.

Is attending class required for tutoring?

Yes. You must be attending a course on a regular basis in order to request a tutor for it.

How do I prepare for my tutoring session?

Bring everything you need to your session, including your assignment sheet, your textbook, source materials, and so on. Also, bring something to write with and something to write on. Come ready to work, and expect your tutor to assist you and guide you, not do the work for you.

What if I need tutoring when the Tutoring and Peer Mentoring Center isn’t open?

Dickinson State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an independent corporation that accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. DSU also holds many additional department specific accreditation.